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Does Obesity Always Mean T2dm (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)?

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  The common causes of obesity are lack of a proper dietary plan, genes, a family history of obesity, a poor lifestyle, and other medical conditions. People with a Body Mass Index of 30+ are considered obese. Obesity does not only lower your self-esteem but is associated with a plethora of medical complications. And, type 2 diabetes mellitus is one such medical issue that might develop in people suffering from obesity. The question is does obesity always cause diabetes? Let’s find out. Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity - How are they Related? As mentioned above, diabetes is associated with many risk factors, including but not limited to, family history, pregnancy, stress, and certain medications. Obesity is one of the most common causes of diabetes, in fact, 90% of people suffering from diabetes are either overweight or obese. Obesity puts stress on ER, the system that processes proteins and fats. Obesity increases the production of fatty acids in your body, which might further cause